Hello everyone,
We were incredibly lucky to actually secure a plot in our preferred location.
Below you’ll find some excerpts. I’m also attaching the floor plan of the house. There isn’t much room for changes since it’s a fully designed model home, but mirroring it is still possible.
The plot measures approximately 20x50m (66x164 feet) tapering towards the back.
The house dimensions are 12.11x9.24m (40x30 feet).
Plot number 78/1.
Now our construction company wants to prepare the documents for the building permit / planning permission and is asking, “Where should the house be located?”
Maybe the simple answer is, “Just build it so it fits,” but perhaps you have some good ideas and suggestions for the house, carport/garage, and terrace layout.
Our considerations so far:
Parallel to the street, like all the other buildings – however, to the north of the plot there is a small municipal path, which might allow a 90° rotation as well.
=> Advantage of parallel: Better for photovoltaic panels; shorter wiring?; shorter paths to the door
We want as little front garden space as possible, so the house would be placed as far forward as possible.
=> Advantage: More space at the back
=> Disadvantage: No longer at the same height as the neighbor, whose garage we are allowed to extend onto; we’d be looking at the neighbor’s garage from our terrace
I estimate about 8m (26 feet) driveway/front garden space from the neighboring property to the south.
If we position the house parallel to the street, we have a bit of leeway left and right – about 1.5m (5 feet).
Would you orient the house more towards the north boundary where the municipal path runs? So with a bit more distance to the south.
Or rather towards the south?
Where would you place the terrace? Northeast, east facing the garden, or southeast?
And where should the garage or carport go? We tend to prefer a carport. We can also attach to the garage on the south side. However, the current floor plan shows the utility room on the left side – which would then be the north side. So would we mirror the floor plan?
We were incredibly lucky to actually secure a plot in our preferred location.
Below you’ll find some excerpts. I’m also attaching the floor plan of the house. There isn’t much room for changes since it’s a fully designed model home, but mirroring it is still possible.
The plot measures approximately 20x50m (66x164 feet) tapering towards the back.
The house dimensions are 12.11x9.24m (40x30 feet).
Plot number 78/1.
Now our construction company wants to prepare the documents for the building permit / planning permission and is asking, “Where should the house be located?”
Maybe the simple answer is, “Just build it so it fits,” but perhaps you have some good ideas and suggestions for the house, carport/garage, and terrace layout.
Our considerations so far:
Parallel to the street, like all the other buildings – however, to the north of the plot there is a small municipal path, which might allow a 90° rotation as well.
=> Advantage of parallel: Better for photovoltaic panels; shorter wiring?; shorter paths to the door
We want as little front garden space as possible, so the house would be placed as far forward as possible.
=> Advantage: More space at the back
=> Disadvantage: No longer at the same height as the neighbor, whose garage we are allowed to extend onto; we’d be looking at the neighbor’s garage from our terrace
I estimate about 8m (26 feet) driveway/front garden space from the neighboring property to the south.
If we position the house parallel to the street, we have a bit of leeway left and right – about 1.5m (5 feet).
Would you orient the house more towards the north boundary where the municipal path runs? So with a bit more distance to the south.
Or rather towards the south?
Where would you place the terrace? Northeast, east facing the garden, or southeast?
And where should the garage or carport go? We tend to prefer a carport. We can also attach to the garage on the south side. However, the current floor plan shows the utility room on the left side – which would then be the north side. So would we mirror the floor plan?
I prefer option 1 with the open-plan living area facing east. If possible, I would swap the workspace and kitchen. This would give you an L-shaped open living area with natural light from the east, south, and west. That’s exactly how we have it. Our main garden also faces east. The terrace is located on the east side, which is wonderful on hot afternoons. For enjoying the sunset, we have a separate terrace at the far end of the property, which in your case would be towards the stable.
For me, the view is more important than the orientation. I would never place the terrace next to the neighbor’s property just because it faces south, only to end up frustrated by how hot it gets in summer.
For me, the view is more important than the orientation. I would never place the terrace next to the neighbor’s property just because it faces south, only to end up frustrated by how hot it gets in summer.
11ant schrieb:
What does @Escroda say?He sees it the same way as you:But the actual building boundaries have already been taken into account in the latest designs.
I prefer option 2, although with a mirrored floor plan.
Escroda schrieb:
I prefer option 2, but with a mirrored floor plan. I guess the homeowners will agree on that 🙂
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Bertram10024 Jul 2021 13:06I have an east-facing garden with a kitchen and a partial living area adjoining it. It’s really great; I wouldn’t want it any other way. If I want to enjoy the evening sun (which only occurs briefly at certain times of the year), I sit in front of the house in the west-facing sun, just like all the neighbors do. It’s perfect for enjoying the sun and having a chat. The east-facing garden is excellent. Even the tomatoes grow really well here. Unfortunately, so does the weeds. 😀
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hampshire25 Jul 2021 09:25If this house is going to be built on the plot, I am also in favor of option 2 with a mirrored floor plan. Additionally, I recommend a comfortable spot to sit down in front of the house. For those with teenage children, this provides a place for them to gather without disturbing the tranquility of the garden. Even if one person wants to chat with visitors while another wants to relax, no one has to retreat inside the house. I believe in having more than JUST ONE terrace. Having places to retreat on the property is at least as important as inside the house.
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